Chapter 526 sweeps across the war's opening skirmishes, from a foiled plot against the feudal lords to the divisions engaging the Zetsu army, ending as Darui squares off with the revived Gold and Silver Brothers.
Summary
Black Zetsu's scheme to snatch the feudal lords of the five great shinobi nations comes up empty when it grabs only decoys. The Mizukage, Mei Terumi, shepherds the Frost Daimyo off to safer ground. On the front lines the First Division wades into combat with the White Zetsu army, while Chiyo's contingent links up with the Surprise Attack Division at its position. Onoki lends his support to Gaara's division, and Darui steps forward to confront the Gold and Silver Brothers.
Key Events
Black Zetsu's attempt to capture the daimyo fails against decoys, and Mei relocates the Frost Daimyo. The First Division joins battle with the White Zetsu army, Chiyo's group reaches the Surprise Attack Division, and Onoki reinforces Gaara. Darui takes on the Gold and Silver Brothers.
Notes
This chapter is part of the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation storyline and was collected in the fifty-sixth volume. Viz Media titled it D Unit's Battle Challenge!!, spotlighting Darui's clash with the notorious brothers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Naruto chapter 526, "Fierce Battle! The Darui Division!!"?
The chapter covers early battles of the Fourth Shinobi World War, including Black Zetsu's failed plot to capture the five feudal lords and Darui's confrontation with the revived Gold and Silver Brothers.
Why does Black Zetsu's plan to capture the feudal lords fail?
Black Zetsu's scheme to seize the feudal lords of the five great shinobi nations fails because it only manages to grab decoys instead of the real daimyo.
Who does Darui fight in this chapter?
Darui steps forward to confront the revived Gold and Silver Brothers as the shinobi divisions clash with the White Zetsu army.
What do Onoki and Chiyo do in "Fierce Battle! The Darui Division!!"?
Onoki reinforces Gaara's division while Chiyo's group links up with the Surprise Attack Division during the opening battles of the war.
What arc and volume is this chapter part of?
"Fierce Battle! The Darui Division!!" is chapter 526 of the Naruto manga, part of the Fourth Shinobi World War: Confrontation arc, collected in volume 56.
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